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Cruise Lines To Steer Well Clear Of These Days!

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Cruise Lines To Steer Well Clear Of These Days!

…game, I’ve been diving into the latest cruise reviews, pouring over the thousands of comments and messages I get, and been cruising on many cruise lines to see which are hot – and which are not – right now. Based on all of that, here are the lines I think you may need think about carefully, and why. Perfect Storm I found there is a rocky storm at sea driving passenger frustrations. First, many lines are cutting back, charging for things that used…

I Discovered The Best (& Worst) Things About Cruising Japan

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I Discovered The Best (& Worst) Things About Cruising Japan

…u should explore World War II and the atomic bombs dropped on Japan by the USA affecting two ports on most cruises: Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Both have Peace Memorial Parks, Hiroshima dominated by the Atomic Peace Dome and Nagasaki by the statue of a man pointing to the sky, and museums. The Hiroshima Museum I found more challenging with its focus on the injuries and deaths. Nagasaki Museum is more factual and less emotive. Temples and Shrines While…

Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2024

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GIVEAWAY! Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2024

…85. “Insights Guides: Cruising and Cruise Ships” by Douglas Ward on Amazon USA** (https://amzn.to/3FPb90M ) and Amazon UK** (https://amzn.to/49ppe2W ) ** These are affiliate links, so I get a small commission if you buy through them. You pay the same price whether you use or not (need to have that declaration) Features of Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2024 – Douglas Ward is the world’s foremost authority on cruising and cruise ships. – Ov…

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The Best Sights To See In Japan On A Cruise Ship

…d out bright and early for a long 9-hour excursion to Kyoto. First was Sanjusangendo (San-jus-an-gen-do) an 800-year-old Buddhist temple which has a staggering 1,001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Dating back to the12th and 13th Century. Unfortunately, you can’t take photos in there, so I cheated and filmed the poster outside. Next, it was to the sprawling Niko Castle, built by a Shogun (kind of a general to the emperor). Impressive. We…

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2024 Cruise Watch Outs! Changes That You Need to Know And Worry About

…ing fullest are in the Caribbean and Alaska, regions popular and handy for USA cruisers. You may find it harder to get deals here. However, I have seen cruise line leaders asking travel agents to push Europe, both the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. North American tourists seem to be steering clear of booking 2024 here due to the ongoing and uncertain situation between Russia and Ukraine, and in the Middle East. There will be more deals. Second…

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You Should NEVER Buy These from Your Cruise Line

…line option as easy as it is. I’ve seen travel magazines like Afar suggest USA travellers look at companies like Allianz, Travel Guard from AIG, Travelex, and Berkshire Hathaway. In the UK I’ve used at various times Staysure, AllClear and Holiday Extras. So, these could be places to start. This leads me to another area you should really be cautious about booking with a cruise line, even though it’s very easy and convenient. You Should NEVER Buy Th…

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Dangerous Cruise Ports You Should Stay Far Away From!

…es. The Bahamas The Bahamas is the closest Caribbean Island cluster to the USA, lying roughly between Cuba and Florida, making it enormously popular as a cruise stop. Nassau alone gets around four million cruise visitors a year, with 20 to 25,000 passengers often in port each day. Just before my visit, the US State Department raised its advice to level two, which is “exercise increased caution” due to rising crime and murders. On their site they r…

Here's What It's REALLY Like On A Viking Ocean Cruise

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Here’s What It’s REALLY Like On A Viking Ocean Cruise

…before, so not too different to any other line. However, I discovered that USA travellers, especially it seems for first-time travellers, when you book you must pay 100% of the fare upfront. For example, I did a dummy booking for a cruise two years away using a VPN placing me in the United States. It required payment in full. Although they would hold money for that long, cancellation kicked in at 120 days or 180 days for World or Grand Voyages. If…

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These 17 Ports Are About To Ruin Your Cruise Plans

…the town, claiming that the restriction violates federal maritime law and USA constitutions. So, another one to keep an eye on but already many liens have dropped the port from future cruises. These Ports Are About To Ruin Your Cruise Plans – Caribbean The Caribbean, the busiest cruise region in the world, is seeing limited new restrictions as many of the islands are focused on cruise tourism. However, there is an ongoing issue on Caribbean itine…

The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

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The Truth About Cruise Cabins: What Every Cruiser Should Know

…abin including USB-C and regular USB ports. The sockets are usually mostly USA format, with one or two Euro-style. All cabins will have toiletries, which these days tend to be large pump dispensers to reduce single use plastics. You should get shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, some sort of hand wash and body lotion. Cabins usually have a hairdryer, coat hangers in the cupboard, and some kind of fridge. Whether it has mini-bar items in it and if yo…

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Which Cruise Line Is The VERY BEST By Region And Why?

…ne million passengers a year. The Other 3 Biggest Regions The first is the USA West Coast. You have many choices as this region is covered as part of repositioning cruises. Ships go to and from Alaska and the Caribbean at the start and end of the seasons. They tend to go to the same ports like Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, San Diego, San Francisco, and Long Beach. However, some cruise lines are basing ships there, like Princess, Holla…